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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-01-20
Citu Tao PdUers.

My books are now open for the recep-
ton of City Taxes for the year 1856. All
persons interested will please take notice
accordingly. A. HURST,
Marshal and City Tax. Collector.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-01-20
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
Illinois Central Railroad.
GOING NORTH (DAILY).

GOING NORTH (DAGLY).
No 2 ExPREsss-Lcaves n. o.. .g:15 =. m.
Arrives Brookhavon, 2:'3 y. III.
Arrives at Jackson, a:ZO y. III.
No. 4 EXpErss-Leaves n. o.. 600 y. ia.
Arrives Bruokhaven, 10i5 y. M.
Arrives at Jackson, l2:i7 n. ~.
GOING SOUTH DAILY.
No. | EXPR-Eyes. jackson. .I:O5 p. IN.
Leaves BroOkhaveD, G:sl2 p. III.
Arrives at n. o., III i. M.
No. 3 MAIL-Leavcs Jackson. lbs Il. III.
Leaves BroOkhaven, 3:!5 u. NJ.
Arrives New Orleans, $50 %. ~.
These Trains stop ut all regular sta
tiOus.
. Trains both ways make CIose con-
ncction with all of the |. G. branch roads.
FREIGHT TRAINS
No ? mixed going north leaves Brook
haven mt 900 4. VI.
M. mixed going south leaves Brook
haven at 2:50 T.. VI.
!g'Mixcd Freights do not run on Sun
day aud none goes south on Monday.
J.C. CLARKE, ten. Manager.
J. W. COLEMAN. A. G. p. AseAt.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
Presiding Elders Appointments.
CHARLOTTE DISTRICT.
Sept. 18th.

CHARLOTTE DISTRICT.
Terrence Chapel-Sept. IS.
GAINESVILLE (camp-meeting) Sept. %.
Trinity-Octo6er I'd.
Kings Mountain (supplied) -Oct. 2.
O'COnnOrville (supplied)-Oct. 2.
Moore's Sanctuary-October 8
Simfeld-October 16.
Hudson-October %.
Grace-October 80.
Centre Grove (supplied)-Oct. 30.
Jonesville Supplied October 80.
China Grove-October 80.
Mount Holly-November G.
District Conference, Clinton Chapel,
October II, 1887.
Bishop Hood will meet the appoint
ments at Moore's Sanctuary and China
Grove. r S. RIvEs. P. E.
WADEsBoRo DIST. Fourth Round.
r. II. Simmons, p. Il. of the Wades-
boro District, will hold quarterly
meetings as follows:
Zion Chapel, September 10 and H.
Best Chapel, September II and IS.
Wayman's Chapel, Sept. II and IS.
Rocky Mount, September "a and %.
Harris Chapel. &C. NJ Oct. l and 2.
Mount Zion, &C. NJ. } October and 2.
St Steven, October 8 and 0.
Gatewood Station, October s and g.
Rockingham, Dist. conference and Sab
bath school convention, Oct. II Il.
Rockingham, CO. NJ Oct Is and 16.
Cedar Hill, October % and %.
Morven, October 30 and 80.
Mount Airy, October 30 and 80
Gooden's chapel, S. c., Oct. 30, 30.
Wadesboro, November and 6.
The pastors of the above named
churches will please appoint preaching
at IL o'clock a. IA, and quarterly
conference at 2 O'Clock p. m. Try and
have all of the general fund by that
time. Let us raise every cent of
money that this district owes
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
Fayetteville Notes and Personals.

Farmers are gathering their crops,
and indications show that money will
be plentiful for the coming year.
The fields are white with cotton,
and in every direction we see hands
with bucket and basket of lunch
making their way to the wide spread
fields.
Melons are not so plentiful now.
but grapes, grapes, delicious fruit,
laden our market now.
The protracted meetings at Evans
chapel, Zion, have closed.
Rev. Mr.. Manual, of Raleigh, y. c.,
spent several days in our town, the
guest of Rev. J. NJ. Hill. Mr.. Man
ual is a West Indian.
Mrs. 7. C.. Whitfield left on Thurs
day evening for Wilmington. her for
mer home. to visit her mother and
friends
Quite sickly in town at this time
several cases of fever. while diptheria
is somewhat abated
Mrs. Ada A. jackson left for her
home on Saturday, after spending
several weeks at her old home.
Miss Carrie Lucas, of Wilmington,
n. c.. left for her home last Wednes-
day.
Ho. for another grand excursion to
Goldsboro on the Dist. Let every
body 90 that can.
Prof. J. +. X. Simpson viii leav'
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
Fayetteville GOldsbOrO Excur.
sion.

On last Wednesday morning we
boarded an excursion train in Fayette-
vile starting for Goldsboro. 1t was
run by Evans chapel, lions church,
and managed by Rev. J. NJ. Hill.
Seven coaches and refreshment car
were provided, but before the train
left Fayetteville, there were two and
three persons on nearly every seat,
and scores standing in the a;sles, and
thus it was packed going and return
ing. We left Fayetteville at IL
o'clock.
We were in company with number
of ladies and gentlemen conducted to
the residence of Prof. E. Z. Smith,
and were met by Mrs. Smith and Mrs.
Col. G.. 7. Wassom. Mrs. Wassom is
one of the best educated and most ex-
perienced teachers in the South, and
any city would do well to secure her
services. Our stay in the little east
ern city was very pleasant, and the
same is said by all who went-every-
body had a good time. Among the
young ladies we had the pleasure of
meeting were Misses Hill. Mattoeks
and Smith Mr. W. G. Pearson, of
Durham, and w. L. Person, of Tar
boro, were in the city Col. WassOm
was engaged in court. which was then
in session. Bishop Hood was there
visiting the State assembly of the
Eastern Star.
A visit to the insane asylum was
very interesting. We would not at
tempt a description. There is large
farm connected with the institution,
and some of the patients work on it.
DIR. j. ID. Roberts Is IN charge OF the
institution, aud reports $50 patients.
His reports will be sent to any person
who will write for them. The build
ing is three stories, and 355x4O feet.
About 80 persons are run on the pay
roll. The cost of the building was
about $4,000. The annual appro-
priatiOn by the State is $4,000
Goldsboro is very nice little city.
on the Atlantic Coast Line. The peO-
pie seem very hospitable, industrious
and economical There was no serious
disturbance or accident on the excur-
sion. yet the behavior of certain set
of young men and women was not
what should be expected of them. 1t
was financial success. Elder Hill
succeeds at whatever he undertakes.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24

Creator distributed fruits in the diff
ferent seasons of the year Though
summer and the fall are generally the
times when nature produces these rich
gifts, with the assistance of art we can
obtain them both in spring and in
winter, and our tables may thus be
provided with fruit all the year round.
As early as the month of june nature
produces of herself, unaided by art,
raspberries, cherries, and other ber-
ries. July furnishes us with peaches,
apricots, etc.; in August they appear
in the most lavish profusion figs, late
cherries, and a variety of delicious
pears. September-this month gives
us grapes, winter pears and apples.
Though birds and insects are continu-
ally feeding upon them, we have yet
a sufficient quantity left for use. May
it be our fondest delight and most
pleasing duty to devote ourselves to
the service of so kind Father. How
great will our happiness be if we give
ourselves up to him with full purpose
of heart. MARY MCLEAN.
Sant 17th
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24

gay society of Salisbury. We lOathe
to part with him, but must. May sue
cess and happiness crown his pathway
in his new field of labor.
One of the graduates of the class of
's6 cOntemplates entering Livingstone
College this year.
The normal and graded schools will
reopen on the 18th inst.
Messrs. Andrew and Peter Hogans,
James and Andrew McSwain, returned
home last Friday night These young
men have been to New York for sew
eral years, and from their looks show
that they are doing well. The friends
and relatives welcomed them cordially
to their old home once again.
Mr.. C. B. Cain has gone to New
York to join his brother, Mr.. f. NJ.
Cain.
Miss Libbie Leary is at home, and
looking we'll, from her mountain visit.
Marriage bells are ringing far and
near. Who next? Answer comes
back, ''Wait and see."
MARRIED.
Williams-Headen.- Thursday,
LIST inst, Mr.. Waddell Williams to
Miss Fannie Headen, at Evans chapel
Rev. J. NJ. Hill, officiating.
McNeill- Mendenhall.- We'd
nesday morning, the 18th, at nine
o'clock. Mr.. W. Fl. Mcneil, of Fay
etteville, to Miss Isabella Mendenhall,
of Greensboro, n. C.
A very pleasant social was given at
Mr.. Edwin Perry's on Thursday even
ing, the 18th. complimentary to the
visitors.
The ladies and gentlemen of C. F.
Lodge gave an entertainment at their
hall on Monday night. which proved
quite a success financially.
1t is rumOred that an excursion
will run from here to Charlotte soon.
If true we anticipate a good time.
The happy bridal couple arrived
Wednesday afternoon, attended by the
grOOmsmen and the bridesmaids
They all looked jOyial May their
paths be decked with flowers of the
richest hue.
Miss frankie L. Ellsworth, of
Montgomery, Ala, is in town, the
guest of Mrs. G. C. Scurlock. This
is her first visit in this section of the
country, and we hope deep impress
siOns will be made to induce her to
remain some time. Miss frankie is a
relative of Mr.. G. C. Scurlock.
Rev. II. C. Phillips, of Wilson,
n c.. was in town few days ago.
The many friends of Mrs. W. j.
Moore were more than pleased to well
come her to her old home again.
Her stay was quite short, but we hope
to have her come again soon.
The different schools will open soon
and thought rises before US, if we
will see the many dear faces we parted
with again
On Tuesday morning, the 18th,
Robbie Nelson. the son of Robert and
Emily Nelson, departed this life after
an illness of II or Is days. and was
buried on the 18th.
Miss Charlotte Blackman, daughter
of Mrs. Winnie Blackman, died We'd
nesday night after several weeks OF
severe illness. She was a student OF
the State cOlOred normal school, and a
consistent member of the Presbyterian
church. The funeral took place on the
18th.
Death lies on her like an untimely frost
Upon the sweetest flower Of all the field. -
This is the blessed season in which
the divine goodness lavishes upon us
fruits of every kind in plentiful album
dance The charms of summer are
succeeded by solid enjoyments : deli
i ciOuS fruitS renlaee the faded florvers
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24

Notify us at once Of al failures OF this
paper to reach you on time.
All money must be sent by registered
letter, money order, or postal note to
w. G. SMITH, Charlotte, n. G..
Short correspondence of subjects of in
terest to the public is solicited but persons
must not be disappointed if they fail to see
their articles in our columns. We are not
responsible for the views Of correspondents.
Anonymous communications go to the
waste basket.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
CHARLOTTE MESSENGER.

Published every saturday at Charlotte. n. C.
BY w. C. Smith.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
the twain were made one flesh by jus

the twain were made one flesh by jus
tice of the peace.
A few bottles were cracked with in.
Innate friends, and the ne xt day the
bridal tour was commenced in west
erly direction.
Townsend went to the station to see
them off, and the tears rolled down his
cheeks like rain at the parting. Mrs.
Redmond paid no heed to his misery,
but rather laid on the lash in punish
ment for the indignity put on her.
Texas only laughed.
''I'll see you again, Texas" threaten
ingly remarked the bankrupt.
II don't care - whether you do or
not,' was the bridegroOm's nonchalant
answer, 81 advise you not to unless you
learn how to play poker or be more of a
man in the meantime"
I'm Omaha the pair stopped to cele-
brate," concluded the sport who told the
reporter the story, ''and they've been
celebrating so much that | guess Toms
winnings are tolerably scarce at pres
ent, all but the woman: he's got her yet
If the cash has melted"
Redmond was approached by re-
porter for confirmation of the story,
and he frankly admitted the truth of
the main features of the story, but
would not go into details. Nor would
he say whether he was likely to regret
having ''wOn" or not.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
CUES FOR ACTORS.

The only cue that some actors can
keep in mind is the billiard cue.-WaSh-
ington Critic.
Stars are now looking for supports
and it is wise precaution, for isn't the
fall season coming on?-New Haven
News.
A dealer in statistics says that there
are 10000 actors in the United States. OF
course that includes those who are so in
name Only.-Boston Post.
A dramatic paper says there are DO, 600
actors in America. Theater-goers won
der why some of them don't go on the
stage onally.-PittSburg Chron-
icle-Telegraph.
An Optician advertises opera glasses
and drawing instruments. The opera
manager should try the drawing inStru-
ments and see if they will help in fill
ing the hOuSe.-New Orleans Picayune.
Actors very generally number among
their necessities for Western trip this
year pair of snowshoes, says an ex-
change. And many of those who don't
bring them along will possess no shoes
when they go back.-St. Paul Herald.
Interstate commerce laws do not pre-
vent shooting stars from traveli ng
about, if they do bear hard ON regular
dramatic companies, but it is possible
the stars are governed by the laws of
heaven, which have not yet been amen
ded by railroad men.-New Orleans
PiCayune.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30

to sit here" "Oh, that l were home,"
thought [, II think would have sense
enough to stay there" After an hour
it seemed months-had passed break
fast was announced and the people be-
gan to come in. A bill of fare was
handed me. thought would inquire
the price, whereupon 1 was told ''it was
On the bill of fare" Stupid, thought 1.
Looking l found in large type, .'S1 for
meals" A lady came rushing in and
asked for "a cup of coffee, some oatmeal
and toast; how much would it be?" all
in the same breath. The con-
uuctor blandly said: Madam, your
bill will be 81. whether you
have cup of coffee or the entire
bill of fare" In loud tones she said.
s'1ndeed and will pay no such price,"
and getting up, left the car. l was glad
it was she and not l. L ordered my
breakfast, paid my 81 and returned to
my seat happier but wiser. Another
time will take my breakfast in bas-
ket. Returning to the car found every
thing the same as when l had entered it
the day before. My drummer | gave up
in despair, and on reaching my deStina-
ton felt like the child who said when
about to be whipped, 'Forgive me this
time and | will never do so again." and
| never will indeed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
THE FOOLS PRAYER.

The royal feast was done the king
Sought some new sport to Danish care,
And to his jester cried: ''Sir Fool,
Kneel, now, and make for us prayer
The jester doffed his cap and bells,
And stood the mocking court before;
They could not see the bitter smile
Behind the painted grin he wore.
He bowed his head and bent his knee
Upon the monarchS Silken stool;
His pleading voice arose: 20, Lord.
Be merciful to me, fool!
From red with wrong to white as wool;
The rod must heal the sin; but, Lord,
Be merciful to me, a fool!
"'Tis not by guilt the onward sweep
OF truth and light, o Lord, we stay;
'Tis by our follies that so long
We hold the earth from heaven away.
''These clumsy feet, still in the mire
Go crushing blossoms without end:
These hard, well-meaning hands we thrust
Among the heart strings of friend.
ssThe ill-timed truth we might have kept
Who knows how sharp it pierced and stungi
The word we had not sense TO say
Who knows how grandlyit had rung?
.'Our faults no tenderness should ask,
The chastening stripes must cleanse them
all;
But for our blnnders-oh! in shame
Before the eyes of heaven we fall
"Earth bears no balsam for mistakes;
Men crown the knave, and scourge the tool
That did his will; but thou, o Lord,
Be merciful to me, fool!'
The room was hushed; IN silence rose
The king and sought his garden cool,
And walked apart and murmured low,
BE mercifIl to me, fool"'
Edward r. Sill.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
NEWARK's DUAL ELOPEMENT

One Couple Succeed and Disap-
pear, but Fate and Mother
Ruin the Other Programme.
A double elopement scheme has
caused great stir in the northern sec
ton of Newark. n. j. The successful
elOperS are Ella Davidson and Bert
Cartwright. and their present where
abouts is mystery The disappointed
persons are Bessie Burton and Eugene
Jackson.
The young ladies were the centers of
admiring groups of friends. They are
each about nineteen years of age. are
brunettes. with 81 ,endidly moulded
forms. They have lived near each other
for years and were always together, at
school and in play.
Both knew young man named Cart
wright, who held position of trust in
New York mercantile house. Several
months ago he was visited by young
friend from Chicago. His name was
Jackson, and soon he earned the dis
tinction of being the handSomest young
fellow in the Eighth ward.
Among the first to make his acquaint-
ance was Miss Burton. She became in-
fatuated with the dashing Westerner
and in short time it became evident
that he too was smtten. OF course this
brought the young folks together pretty
frequently, and Cartwright learned to
make the evenings pass pleasantly for
Miss Davidson.
Finally Jackson dared Cartwright to
go off quietly and be married. This
week was fixed as the time. If the en-
tire party went at one time it would
lead to suspicion. Therefore it was
agreed that Cartwright and Miss David
son were to have the knot tied OH Tues
day night. with Jackson as the witness,
and on Wednesday night Jackson and
Miss Burton were to be spliced, with
Cartwright as witness.
Tuesday nights performance was
carried out successfully and the bride
and groom returned to their respective
homes. There was serious hitch in
Wednesday nights proceedings, how
ever. Jackson went to Miss Burton's
home for her, but was met at the door
by her mother, who was angry from tip
to toe, and accused Jackson of attempt
ing to abduct her daughter.
Bessie had. in an unguarded moment.
said something which led her mother
to suspect ana watch her. and finally,
by many questions, she secured an ad-
mission from her.
That night, after o'clock. Cartwright
went to his young brides home and in
duced her to join him by slipping quiet
ly through rear door. From that time
all trace of them is lost, and although
Cartwright left letter to Jackson in
which he said he would go to relatives
in Philadelphia, no one in that city has
seen or heard of him.
Cartwright's position in New York
will be kept one week for him and then
some one will have to be employed in
mis- place. His parents are very angry
Miss Davidson's parents are almost
frantic over their daughters escapade,
finding her.
jackson is making unsuccessful eff
forts to learn the address of Miss Bur
ton, whom he believes to be in New
Haven, Conn.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30

ing MY IOfHler pO- HE SMILED.
sition, and finished dressing. left my
berth and started out. | knew not
where. The porter saw me and smiled.
l wondered if he was paid to smile. 1
asked him the time-my watch being
home. He replied 10 minutes to 5. Ye
gods and ministers of grace defend us.
10 minutes to 5. | thought it must be 8 at
least. What to do with myself l knew
not. | wandered to the end of the car
and met the conductor. L must have
looked the picture of despair, for he
said, s'Come into the other car and l
will give you seat. Did you rest well?"
L said, "Oh, yes: only love to get up
early" He escorted me into the car
and sat down and talked to me. | un-
derStand it is one Of the rules that con-
ductors entertain country girls. The
hours passed pleasantly. A dining car
was attached. | concluded it was time
to eat, SO | wandered into the dining
car. The conductor of the car came up
to me and said. Breakfast will
be served at s: it is now - ''Ohw
l replied. Il know it; l simply wish
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30

PRETTY JENNIE.
The other occupants Of the car were
two Southern gentlemen whom l am
sure had never been away from home be-
fore. They looked it. | began to feel un-
comfortable and to wish was at home.
Where is the real sweet drummer the
girls had talked so much abont? PShaw
! see no one under fifty, and those seen
remind me too much of hOme-the
country.
l looked out of the window. o.. how
] wish could find some one to talk to.
1t was nearly an hour since [ had
spoken. opened the car window. l
had been warned three weeks in adj
vance about cinderS, but what did l
care, even cinder would relieve the
mOnOtony. Of course a cinder flew in
my eye. | thought now | would have
an opportunity to speak. / put my
attract attention, if only the porter: but,
alas. no one noticed me. The pain kept
increasing. Well, thought l, l must
speak to some one, but suppose they
will think was green for opening the
window, for | might have known what
the consequence would have been.
Finally, as | could bear it no longer. /
spoke to the porter. L asked, Gould
he suggest anything to be dOne!' He
responded that ''it would be all right in
the marning," and then smiled. 1 could
have forgiven him had he not smiled
but for that smile l could have killed
him. | sarcastically replied, Thanks
i had not thought of that" After
wished had escaped with it. The gas
being lighted and nothing to do. 1 con-]
cluded to write, SO. taking pad from
my satchel. began to scribble. / noticed
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30

and looked out into the night.
We were nearing a station, and
forgetting everything in the endeavOr
to see out. soon found some one, no
doubt, Chicago drummer, looking in at
my window. / hastily pulled the cur
tain and turned over. In doing so l
came in too close contact with the arm
chow was l supposed to know berth
had arms?), and felt another bump on
my arm. began to wish it were morn
ing. wondered if every one had re-
tired. To ascertain | pOked my head
between the pins of the curtain, and
seeing the porter rush in my direction,
pulled in my head with such force as to
leave half of my hair in the curtain.
This poking out of the head is signal.
L believe. that the porter is wanted. AT
any rate, he came to my berth,
and asked what did l wish. l offered no
reply, thinking what a fool l had been.
AS he did not seem to move | said in
loud tones. Nothing" whereupOn the
lady opposite called, ''Porter. what is
the mattel?" 1.-The old fool" thought
L, ''why don't she go to sleep?"
Finally morning came. l had man
aged to find place to view my friend
get up. ] saw her feet move, saw them
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
A CHILD'S THRENODY.

Now the brook S my only love- and, grooming
DER the wave,
Bends the kissing willow that shades my
darling's grave.
The brook, leaves and sea-maid trio sing:
Could they backward turn my love with an
gels wing
Altered would my sorrow be, and changed
loye-lorn threnody.
Purple, vine-clad hills, and brook kissed, am
ber caves,
With sun-lit strands that e'er the brooklet
layes,
Come clinging to my feet
With legends sweet
Of absent lover whom I'll nevermee
III.
All through the seasons this trio sing their
song,
Ana does each song-bird take the strain along
of loved one buried here.
Grave wet with maiden tear,
Would that my love ad been less strong.
Clarence l..